Field of STARS raises incredible $725,000 in support of emergency critical care transport

SASKATOON, July 22, 2026 – Last night, the Canadian agriculture community joined forces with STARS to raise meaningful funds at the 9^th annual Field of STARS presented by Pioneer, held in conjunction with Ag in Motion. 

The Field of STARS event raised an incredible $725,000 in support of STARS. Funds raised from the event help ensure STARS helicopters and personnel are able to continue STARS mission of providing critical care and transport on patients’ worst days. Over the past nine years, the hardworking agriculture community raised over $4 Million in support of the helicopter air ambulance charity. 

“Farmers are the cornerstone of Canada. The work they do is hard, relentless, and matters deeply,” said Dr. John Froh, president and CEO, STARS. ​“Despite their around the clock hours, Saskatchewan’s agriculture community found the time and resources to support STARS tonight. It is with deep gratitude that we thank them for their meaningful contributions, which helps keep STARS in the sky.” 

At the event, STARS Very Important Patient (VIP), Chad Rogers, shared his STARS story of tragedy and resilience. Rogers was baling hay when he stopped at a gate and the tractor’s weak emergency brake clicked off. He ran after it but couldn’t climb up the ladder in time, and the tractor and 907-kg baler ran over him. 

“Since my accident, I have often asked myself what we did in critical emergency medical situations before we had STARS, and the only answer I can come up with is that people died or did not get a chance at the recovery that I had,” Rogers said. 

Roger’s moving story, as well as the community’s support of Field of STARS, and presenting sponsor Pioneer’s generosity, made the profound evening possible. Guests left knowing their contributions made a real difference in delivering critical care when and where it is needed most. 

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For more information contact:  
Kate Langille, STARS Media Relations | mediainfo@​stars.​ca | 1−866−966−8277

ABOUT STARS

STARS is a charity, born from the conviction that no one should go without the care that could save their life. Operating 24/7 from bases in Calgary, Edmonton, Grande Prairie, Saskatoon, Regina and Winnipeg, STARS is many patients’ best hope in a worst-case scenario. Thanks to support from generous community partners, we provide critical care — physically or virtually — in whatever capacity we can help. Because when it comes to the next patient who needs us, it’s never too far. 

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